Gary J. Rich Sr.

Gary J. Rich Sr. was a member of the New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders (R) from Monmouth County from 5 January 2012. Born in Spring Lake, Rich worked as a teacher until 1979, when he began working for the computer business. He served in borough councils in South Belmar and Spring Lake before becoming a county freeholder. Rich managed finance and administration, maintaining a zero-increase in taxes for over three years, formulating communications and energy plans, privatizing county care centers, and reforming libraries.